While participating in a community auditory screening, the nurse is al

While participating in a community auditory screening, the nurse is alert to the population that has the greatest prevalence of problems. The nurse is aware that hearing impairment is more common for:

1. Whites
2. Asian Americans
3. African Americans
4. Native Americans

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Whites have more hearing impairment problems than African Americans and Asian Americans. African Americans are at greater risk for glaucoma, not for hearing impairment. Otitis media is more prevalent among Native Americans than among whites.